Millions in Jewelry Stolen from France's Lalique Museum in Brazen Heist

The Musee Lalique in France's Alsace region has been targeted by thieves who stole jewelry worth millions of euros in a swift raid. Masked burglars reportedly smashed through the museum's door on Sunday morning, making off with around 20 pieces.

The museum, located in Wingen-sur-Moder, houses over 650 works by the renowned French luxury glassmaker Rene Lalique and his family. The stolen items included Art Nouveau jewelry and Art Deco glass and crystal. The museum stated on Instagram that the jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time."

Security systems were triggered during the theft, and museum staff have identified the missing pieces. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation. The museum announced it would be closed for several days to ensure security measures are fully in place before reopening.

This brazen theft echoes the audacious heist at Paris's world-famous Louvre Museum last October. While several suspects were arrested in connection with the Louvre incident, the priceless exhibits have yet to be recovered, adding a layer of concern to the latest museum burglary.

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